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President Bihi Receives Malawi Foreign Minister In His Office

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President Bihi Receives Malawi Foreign Minister In His Office

Somaliland President – HE Muse Bihi Abdi – today received at his office a delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malawi, HE Eisenhower Nduwa Mkaka on a working visit to Somaliland. Continue reading “President Bihi Receives Malawi Foreign Minister In His Office” →

The Life in Prison 1981-1989 by Late Dr. Adan Yusuf Abokor – UFFO Member

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The Life in Prison 1981-1989 by Late Dr. Adan Yusuf Abokor – UFFO Member

When each one of us was locked up in solitary confinement, in single separate cells, that was the moment everybody started reflecting on what was going to happen to him and to his friends. One of the coping mechanisms we used was to convince ourselves that this was not going to last long, that this would not continue for long, that we would not remain there for long. We were trying to console ourselves that we would only be there for a short time. But, there was no possibility of communicating with each other. Continue reading “The Life in Prison 1981-1989 by Late Dr. Adan Yusuf Abokor – UFFO Member” →

Xiyiraada Flydubai Go’aan Caddaalad Huwan Maaha

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Xiyiraada Flydubai Go’aan Caddaalad Huwan Maaha

Waxaa mudan  inay shacabka Somaliland – gudo iyo dibadba – iswediiyaan su’aal odhaneysa: Continue reading “Xiyiraada Flydubai Go’aan Caddaalad Huwan Maaha” →

Africa’s Culture, Products and Services on Display in Taipei

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Africa's Culture, Products and Services on Display in Taipei

The Africa Culture, Products and Services Expo was held on December 4 and 5 in Taipei. She highlighted the strength of relations between Taiwan and African countries. Continue reading “Africa’s Culture, Products and Services on Display in Taipei” →

Johannesburg Conference on Promoting Somaliland Case

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Johannesburg Conference on Promoting Somaliland Case

This conference was held in Johannesburg, South Africa from the 23rd-24th of November 2020, aiming to promote the Somaliland case in the Southern Africa countries. Continue reading “Johannesburg Conference on Promoting Somaliland Case” →

Norway Pressuring Somaliland Over Death Row Case

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Norway Pressuring Somaliland Over Death Row Case

Sa’ad Jirde Hayd was on a holiday vacation in Somaliland, and at 21 o’clock on April 4 this year while he was on his way home, a man attacked him without warning, according to his testimony. “The man started punching and kicking me” he said. In the end, Saad managed to get a spray can that he had bought at Clas Ohlson in Oslo for 159 kroner. When he sprayed the perpetrator, he safely got away to his home. He suffered wounds on his knees and blows to the face because of the attack. Continue reading “Norway Pressuring Somaliland Over Death Row Case” →

Reclaiming Somali Aw Barkhadle’s Script

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Reclaiming Somali Aw Barkhadle's Script

What is Far Wadaad? Far wadaad or Wadaad’s writing is writing Somali language in the Arabic alphabet. It is attributed to Sh Yusuf Al-Kawnayn by M.I. Lewis in his book Saints and Somalis. Since Aw Barkhadle is reported to live in the 13th century, this makes far wadaad the original Somali alphabet Continue reading “Reclaiming Somali Aw Barkhadle’s Script” →

Snapshot of the Security in Hargeisa – the Seat of the Somaliland Government

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Snapshot of the Security in Hargeisa - the Seat of the Somaliland Government

The recent incident in the capital of the Republic of Somaliland, Hargeisa, demonstrates the peace and the security in the city – and for that matter in the whole country – that the collaboration between the the people of Somaliland and police force made possible as well as the their maturity as citizens. Continue reading “Snapshot of the Security in Hargeisa – the Seat of the Somaliland Government” →

Gudomiyihii Xisbigii NUF: Marxuun Axmed Xasan Ibrahim (1904-1980)

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Gudomiyihii Xisbigii NUF: Marxuun Axmed Xasan Ibrahim (1904-1980)

Axmed Xasan waxa lagu qiyaasaa inuu dhashay 1904. Waxa uu ku dhashay agagaarka miyiga Hargeysa, oo aan magaalo ahayn xilligaas. Sida uu qiyaasayo Cumar Axmed Xasan waxay qoyskoodu degi jireen inta u dhaxaysa Wadda-Bariis ilaa Buurta Almis. Waxay ahaayeen qoys geela dhaqda oo sida la sheegay Xasan Ibraahin oo ahaa aabbihii ayaa geela aad u jeclaa. Axmed Xasan waxa uu dhigtay qur’aanka oo sidii carruurta Soomaalida loogu bilaabi jiray malcaamadda ayuu sidaa ku bartay Quraanka. Waxa kale oo yaraantiisii u fududaatay inuu barto Afka Carabiga. Ku hadalka Afka Carabiga iyo sida uu u bartay Cumar Axmed Xasan oo ka warramaya waxa uu yidhi: Continue reading “Gudomiyihii Xisbigii NUF: Marxuun Axmed Xasan Ibrahim (1904-1980)” →

Pocket of Stability: Understanding Somaliland

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Pocket of Stability: Understanding Somaliland

This piece is a comprehensive examination of Somaliland’s unusual development and current standing as a self-declared sovereign nation. Unlike Somalia, a state devastated by a perpetual 29 year conflict, Somaliland boasts a growing civil society along with a relatively vibrant democracy and accountability to the Rule of Law. Since 1991, the region has become a pocket of security and stability, in absence of formal recognition, by creating government and societal institutions that strongly suit the values and needs of its people. Continue reading “Pocket of Stability: Understanding Somaliland” →